The patterns on a person’s lips might be genetically linked to clefts and other orofacial disorders. A repaired cleft lip shows a whorled pattern. Image by MARY L. MARAZITA, CENTER FOR ...

July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness and improve understanding of cleft lip and palate defects. About 6,000 to 8,000 babies are born in the United States with ...

Clinical psychologists also work to support families affected by cleft lips and palates. They are there are there to talk to and offer support to parents, children and adults as needed.

However, it might surprise you to discover some of your biggest stars sport cleft lip and palate scars. While some embrace them and openly share their stories, several others say the topic of ...

Many would consider being born with a cleft lip and palate a setback that could have negative implications throughout one’s whole life. Looking back now, as a 30-year veteran of the finance and ...

Cleft lip and cleft palate (CL/CP) are the most commonly occurring craniofacial birth defects. Although some CL/CPs are detected on prenatal ultrasound, the majority are immediately recognized in ...

Data analyses demonstrated that non-White children were more likely to have delays to cleft lip surgery (after age six months)—between 23% and 29%, compared to just 8% for White children.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — We are getting uplifted and inspired by a loving family who recently made a stop in the DMV to raise awareness and money for those living with facial differences. The Hough ...